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You're seeing an alert with error code #0x268d3, correct?
That's a fake so-called Tech Support scam alert/warning which you are seeing in your browser.
"Remember that real error messages from Microsoft, or other big tech companies, never include phone numbers for you to call them.
If your screen suddenly fills with scary pop-ups you should immediately close your browser (try pressing ALT+F4 if you can't do it with your mouse). If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer."
Other methods to get out of such fake Tech Support scam browser warnings are listed here:: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: AW's reply on January 21, 2023
Suggest reading:
- Protect yourself from online scams and attacks - Microsoft Support
- How to spot a tech support scam - Microsoft Support
- Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support
- Tech support scams: help and resource page | Malwarebytes Labs
- Beware of Phony Emails, Phone Calls, Tech Support Scams, Ranscams & Extortion/Sextortion Scams
To prevent even seeing such fake alerts, use a good content/ad-blocker such as free uBlock Origin.